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as in mirroring
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond
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as in remarking
to make a statement of one's opinion
reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections
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Recent Examples of reflecting
The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in January, with robust gains for specialty trade contractors, likely reflecting demand from data centers, experts noted.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Skyscrapers line city streets, reflecting an 8% economic growth rate, among the highest in the world, and a stock market that soared 37% last year in dollar terms.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As the men walked along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial to the steps, a united crowd cheered, while some cried tears of admiration.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The buy-in for each contract ranges from $0 to $1 each, reflecting a 0% to 100% chance of what traders think could happen.
—Jay Cohen, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And as Outlander prepares to launch its eighth and final season, Balfe and costar Sam Heughan are reflecting on their epic, romantic, and oftentimes dangerous onscreen journeys.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
At the same time, their trade deficits with China widened, reflecting the heft of Beijing’s export engine.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Skyscrapers line city streets, reflecting an 8% economic growth rate, among the highest in the world, and a stock market that soared 37% last year in dollar terms.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As the men walked along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial to the steps, a united crowd cheered, while some cried tears of admiration.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The buy-in for each contract ranges from $0 to $1 each, reflecting a 0% to 100% chance of what traders think could happen.
—Jay Cohen, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And as Outlander prepares to launch its eighth and final season, Balfe and costar Sam Heughan are reflecting on their epic, romantic, and oftentimes dangerous onscreen journeys.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
At the same time, their trade deficits with China widened, reflecting the heft of Beijing’s export engine.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Apple hopes to expand that audience, especially overseas, mirroring the NFL's recent push for growth in South America.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Light-wood beams line the ceiling, mirroring the cabinetry in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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But Russian military bloggers began commenting on the Starlink outages on Wednesday and Thursday, noting that Russia’s internet and communications capabilities on the front line have taken a hit.—
Katharina Krebs,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Adger said the sheriff’s department was not commenting on the video released by the family.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Already, one in six families are in arrears, Wolfe said, noting the association’s preliminary review shows that household utility debt climbed to roughly $25 billion at the end of last year, up from about $23 billion the prior year.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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But the document also expresses uncertainty about whether the potential defects constitute a crime, noting that elections in Fulton County have already been the subject of multiple reviews.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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